TK1 Non Precious alloy Telescopes

The TK1 prosthesis that we are presenting here, uses the patient’s own tooth or implant as a retainer. This tooth will be provided with a metal cap, the so-called inner telescope. The cap is cemented on to the tooth and remains in the patient’s mouth when the prosthesis is removed. The telescopic crowns are placed over the inner telescopes and some tiny activator elements are inserted, which stabilise the prosthesis when adjusted to the right friction with a screw-driver.
Unlike the classic telescopes that are made from gold, no precious alloy is used in the TK1 prosthesis. Both the telescopic crowns and the framework are casted in one piece, which means without further use of other alloys or solder (fig.2).
Taking into account the current price of dental alloys commonly used (approx 35 £/g, status June 2011) it is easily possible to reduce the cost of this type of telescope prosthesis by 150.00 £ or more per telescope.
One further advantage of the TK1 prosthesis may be seen in the fact that at first, the patient receives a prosthesis with a relatively loose fit. After settling in with the new prosthesis, it can then be altered to the right friction without the need of sending it to a laboratory (fig.4). The telescopic crown comprises of a crown which is then layered with composite (fig.3), and is connected with the denture base.
This can be easily removed for cleaning.

• +++ Elimination of anaesthetic clasps
• +++ Better force distribution to supporting teeth
• +++ a very good price/performance ratio
• +++ Stops denture from moving side to side or up and down
• +++ Reduces food impaction, plaque and decay
• +++ Improved comfort and chewing efficiency

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